Icicle Reeder

Born: 1858 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 1/15/1913 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-06-24 | Final Game: 1884-08-05

Bats: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Julius Edward Reeder

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Biography

Icicle Reeder was a professional baseball player born in 1858, who played as a position player during a brief career from 1884 to 1884. His time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, spanning just six games, during which he recorded four hits and maintained a batting average of .154. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, Reeder's presence on the field contributed to the early fabric of the game during a time when baseball was still solidifying its popularity across the United States. Playing in the mid-1880s, Reeder participated in an era that was characterized by significant shifts in baseball as it transitioned from its formative years into a more organized professional sport. Although his statistical contributions may not have been substantial, Reeder's involvement in the league reflects the spirit of those early days of baseball, where many players had brief careers yet played a role in the growth of the game. His story serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who contributed to the rich history of baseball, often without the recognition that comes with more notable careers.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	26	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.154	0.154	0.154	0.308	0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 53.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.308 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1884	CN2	AA	3	14	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1884	WSU	UA	3	12	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	6	0	5	0	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	CN2	OF	3	0	3	0	0	0
1884	WSU	OF	3	0	2	0	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	3
Center Field	1
Right Field	2